Biomass

Carbon calculator

A tool that measures an individual's (or business') carbon
footprint based on the emission levels in their day to day
activities. Click here to calculate your carbon
footprint.

Carbon emissions

Carbon monoxide and dioxide released in the atmosphere from
vehicles and industrial processes.

Carbon footprint

This refers to the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted into
the atmosphere in a given period (usually a year) as a result of an
individual's (or business') activities such as
heating/cooling/lighting our homes, driving our cars, etc.

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

A colorless, odorless greenhouse gas that is naturally present
in the air. It is produced by burning carbon and organic compounds
and by respiration.

Centum Cubic-feet (CCF)

A unit of measurement typically associated with
industrial-consumption of natural gas or water. One CCF is
equivalent to 100 cubic-feet.

Climate

The weather conditions of a region, including: temperature, air
pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness and winds.
It is measured throughout the year, averaged over a series of
years.

Climate change

The change in global climate patterns over time.

Coal

A fossil fuel mostly made up of carbon that is a sedimentary
rock. It has been underground for millions of years and is usually
extracted through mining.

Commercial

A building or property that is made up of retail, industrial or
office space.

Commodity

A unit of commerce or trade that is of value and may be a raw
material. Natural Gas and Electricity are examples of
commodities.

Conservation

To save or preserve energy and reducing our negative impact on
the environment.

Cubic feet

A unit of measurement commonly used to express volume of natural
gas. One cubic foot is equal to the volume of a substance
that could fit within a space that is one foot times one foot time
one foot.

Drought

Economy

A system of trade, commerce and business of goods and services
in a region.

Ecosystem

A system formed by the interaction between organisms (and
people) within the environment.

Electricity

A controllable form of energy that is used for power, lighting,
appliances, electronics, heating and cooling. It is a secondary
energy source, which means that we get it from the conversion of
other primary sources including fossil fuels, nuclear and renewable
sources.

Emission reduction projects

Facilities and processes designed to reduce emissions and the
amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Energy

The capacity or power to do work by the application of force,
pressure or movement. Energy can exist in a variety of forms, such
as electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, or nuclear and can be
transformed from one form to another.

Extreme weather

Fixed Rate Plan

A fixed rate plan ensures your supply rate is fixed over a
period of time. This type of plan provides protection from market
price volatility.

Fossil fuels

Primary sources of energy including: coal, natural gas and oil
that are used to create heat and electricity. They are not
renewable sources and cause harmful emissions through the energy
creation process.

Gasification

The process of converting material into gas. Fossil fuels and
organic waste go through this process.

Generation

The production of electricity or heat.

Gigajoule (GJ)

A metric term used for measuring energy use. A single Gigajoule
is equivalent to: 277.8 kWh of electricity,
26.1 m3 of natural gas, or 25.8 litres of
heating oil.

Global warming

The gradual increase in the temperature of the earth's
atmosphere. It's mainly driven by rising levels of carbon dioxide
in our atmosphere, caused by our day-to-day activities and energy
consumption.

Green projects

Facilities and processes that reduce the negative environmental
impact of our energy consumption. These include renewable energy
and carbon offset projects. Click here to see projects in
your area!

Greenhouse gas Effect

The greenhouse effect is the result of heat absorption by gases
in the atmosphere. Greenhouse Gases absorb heat in the earth's
lower atmosphere and re-radiate some of the heat downward. This is
known as the Greenhouse Effect.

Habitat destruction

When habitats are damaged to an extent that they are no longer
capable of supporting the species and ecological communities that
naturally occur there.

Heat stress

A group of conditions due to overexposure to or overexertion in
excess environmental temperature.

Heat wave

A period of abnormally hot and usually humid weather.

Hurricane

A tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed
upwards of 74 miles per hour. The eye of a hurricane is usually
20-30 miles wide. Dangers associated with a hurricane include:
torrential rains, high winds and storm surges. These tropical
storms can last for over two weeks over open water and run a path
across the entire length of the Eastern Seaboard.

Hydro facility

A building/project that is used to harness and generate hydro
power. These include dams, mills and high-powered underground
wells.

Hydro power

Electricity generated by the force of water such as waterfalls,
rivers and streams.

Irrigation

JustClean

A Just Energy product that allows you to offset up to 100% of
your household and vehicle pollution by supporting emission
reduction and renewable energy projects.

JustGreen

A Just Energy product that is tied to your commodity usage. With
JustGreen Power, the equivalent of up to 100% of the power you
consume is offset by renewable energy. With JustGreen Natural Gas,
up to 100% of the emissions caused by your natural gas consumption
is offset by emission reduction projects.

Natural gas

Oil

Any mineral, vegetable and synthetic substance or animal and
vegetable fat that is generally slippery, combustible, viscous,
liquid or liquefiable at room temperatures, soluble in various
organic solvents such as ether but not in water, and used in a
great variety of products, especially fuels.